When people show the actor-observer effect, they:
a. attribute their own behavior to internal factors but the behavior of others to external factors
b. take credit for their successes but blame others for their failures
c. attribute their own behavior to external factors but the behavior of others to internal factors
d. overestimate the role of the situation when people succeed on difficult tasks
C
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a. African Americans b. women c. older adults d. homosexuals
In which of the following states do individuals tend to be loud, elated, hyperactive, and may exhibit grandiose schemes and behavior, may get arrested, spend all of their savings, or get involved in pleasure binges of drinking, taking drugs, or promiscuous sex?
a. dysthymia b. mania c. conversion reaction d. depersonalization
Which inventory yields your Holland Occupational Code and lists your top interests and occupations that might match your interests?
a. The Strong Interest Inventory b. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator c. The O*NET Interest Profiler d. The Holland Occupational Code
Sixteen-year-oldFelix is ready to skydive and standing at the open door of the plane with his instructor next to him. He thinks to himself, "Only dummies have problems with their parachutes, and I am no dummy, so I will skydive even though I am not sure it's safe." Felix's thoughts BEST exemplify the concept of:
A. an imaginary audience. B. a personal fable. C. an illusion of invulnerability. D. learned helplessness.